Business registration and licences in Vienna are within the competence of Municipal Department 63 - Commerce and Trade - and the Municipal district offices. more
Record high for tourist industry
2011 was the most successful year of the Vienna tourist industry so far: the number of tourist overnight stays increased to a total of 11.4 million. more
Services for journalists from abroad
The media spokespersons of the Executive City Councillors support foreign correspondents who live in Vienna and international journalists who visit Vienna with information and research. more
In August 2010 a comprehensive modernisation of the Naschmarkt market area in central Vienna started. The revitalisation of the market will be completed in 2015. more
The Vienna Ice World opens on 20 January with a newly designed ice rink of more than 7,000 square metres in front of the city hall. more
Record high
2011 was the most successful year of the Vienna tourist industry so far: the number of tourist overnight stays increased to a total of 11.4 million. more
Emergency corridor
Since 1 January, all vehicles on motorways and speedways are required to form an emergency corridor in case of traffic congestion. more
New parking fees
From March 2012, prices for the resident parking permit will be reduced while fees for short-term parking and fines for parking offences are set to increase. more
Art & culture calendar
Preview of selected art and culture events for 2012: the programme is subject to change without notice. more
New Service Centre
The Transport Association for the Eastern Region is improving its customer service by launching a Service Centre at Vienna's western railway station. more
Point of Single Contact
The Point of Single Contact (PSC) Vienna now offers service providers who want to do business across Europe its services in English. more
Quality of living
As in 2010, the Austrian federal capital tops the worldwide 2011 Quality of Living ranking published by international consulting firm Mercer. more
Open Data
The City of Vienna has committed itself to the concept of Open Data and presented the first Open Data catalogue to the public. more
Energy self-sufficient
A combined heat and power system transforms the sewage gas into energy, thus turning the sewage plant into a renewable source of energy. more
